What's New for 1996 Pontiac Firebird
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1996
A new standard V6 makes 40 more horsepower than the old one. The LT1 V8 also makes more power, particularly when equipped with Ram Air induction. A new color livens up the exterior, as if it needed it. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
Portions © 2008 by Identifix, Inc. All rights reserved
Ratings Key
 |
Minimal Problems |
 |
Moderate Problems |
 |
Significant Problems |
1996 Pontiac Firebird Reliability Rating
| Category |
Rating |
Comments |
| Engine |
|
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Opti-Spark Ignition System (Distributor Cap/Rotor/Coil Wire) (PFI V8 engines). This failure could possibly prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Opti-Spark Ignition System is estimated at $215.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
| Transmission & Driveline |
|
|
| Steering & Suspension |
|
|
| Brake |
|
|
| Heating & Air Conditioning |
|
|
| Starting & Charging |
|
|
| Accessories |
|
|
| Overall |
 |
5 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Pontiac Firebird
|
1994 |
1995 |
1996 |
1997 |
1998 |
| Engine |
|
|
|
|
|
| Transmission & Driveline |
|
|
|
|
|
| Steering & Suspension |
|
|
|
|
|
| Brake |
|
|
|
|
|
| Heating & Air Conditioning |
|
|
|
|
|
| Starting & Charging |
|
|
|
|
|
| Accessories |
|
|
|
|
|
| Overall |
 |
|
|
|
|
Reliability History for Pontiac
|
1994 |
1995 |
1996 |
1997 |
1998 |
| Engine |
|
|
|
|
|
| Transmission & Driveline |
|
|
|
|
|
| Steering & Suspension |
|
|
|
|
|
| Brake |
|
|
|
|
|
| Heating & Air Conditioning |
|
|
|
|
|
| Starting & Charging |
|
|
|
|
|
| Accessories |
|
|
|
|
|
| Overall |
|
|
|
|
|
| 
